SUNDOWNS

We are here to support people with Downs Syndrome, their families and to raise awareness of the positive contribution people with downs syndrome make to society. As parents first and members of Sundowns second we strongly believe in taking a positive attitude towards our children's future. The last 15 to 20 years have seen great changes in people's attitudes towards the education of children with Down's Syndrome and the acceptance of young adults in the work place... SUNDOWNS stands for Supporting Understanding Needs of children with Downs and was formed in 2000 after a group of 4 mums all had little girls born with Downs Syndrome, in Arrowe Park Hospital, within 6 months of each other. Quickly realising that there was no support for people in their situation they formed a support group... In 2004 we were awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the only Wirral Charity to receive the award and one of only 10 in the North West. The activities we provide include a bi-monthly..

Primary location: Wirral United Kingdom